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Reczek Family History

Reczek Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from reczek ‘hamster’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Reczek family from?

You can see how Reczek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reczek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Reczek families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Reczek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Reczek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reczek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Reczek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Reczek. 57% of Reczek men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Reczek women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Reczek were Rigger and New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    57%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Packer
    13%
  • Rigger
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Reczek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Reczek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reczek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 307 immigration records available for the last name Reczek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 242 military records available for the last name Reczek. For the veterans among your Reczek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reczek lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Reczek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Reczek in 1954 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reczek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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